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JOBS AVAILABLE: Events and General Office Assistant

National Fatherhood Initiative (NFI) is a non-profit organization that seeks to improve the well-being of children by increasing the proportion of children who grow up with involved, responsible, and committed fathers.

NFI offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), 5% matching retirement plan, life insurance and more, as well as a relaxed, friendly, and team-oriented office environment that is dedicated to making a difference in the lives of fathers, children, and their families.

Position Title: Events and General Office Assistant
Status: Hourly (Full-time: 40 hours/week)
Location: National Fatherhood Initiative Headquarters (Gaithersburg, MD)
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Monday - Friday
Travel: Approximately 5% of the time

General Description:
Under the supervision of the Director of Events and Logistics, the Events/Office Assistant supports all NFI trainings, exhibits, and special events as well as offering assistance on general office responsibilities.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Support trainings, exhibits, and all other special events by managing the ordering, shipping, and receiving of items to be received on site in a timely manner
• Manage the registration process for trainings and other NFI events by corresponding with potential registrants, and maintaining/updating registrations in NFI's database
• Managing the necessary follow-up from exhibits, trainings, and special events when needed
• Support NFI's web-based trainings (i.e, Webinars)
• Coding UPS invoices for Accounting
• Responsible for the tidiness of the events closets
• Assist in coordination of Fatherhood Awards Gala including: working with awardees, processing tickets, sending invitations, etc.
• Provide on-site coordination for small DC-area events
• Manage events supplies
• Additional tasks as assigned

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Ordering office supplies
• Managing birthday calendar and issuing birthday cards to staff
• Planning office parties (new staff breakfast, birthday parties, the occasional office lunch)
• Answering the main line when needed and managing the main NFI voicemail
• Monitoring quantity of NFI letterhead/envelopes
• Managing the office supply cabinet
• Responsible with other staff for the tidiness of the common areas (copier room, kitchen, reception area)
• Provide administrative support to program areas as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university
• Proficient in the use of MS Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook programs
• Skilled communicator
• Deadline driven
• Detailed oriented
• Independent worker
• Excellent multi-tasking abilities
• Strong organization skills
• Good relational skills

To Apply:
Please submit a resume, cover letter, and salary requirements to Elaine Barber, Director of Events, at ebarber@fatherhood.org.